Picture this: you’re six months pregnant as a surrogate for a loving family. Everything is going smoothly, except for one thing: you can’t stand people touching your belly. The soon-to-be parents are eager to feel their baby kick, but you’re just not comfortable with it. What do you do? One woman found herself in this exact situation and decided to put her foot down, sparking a heated debate about boundaries, bodily autonomy, and the rights of surrogate parents. Let’s dive into the story…
Surrogacy Journey Begins

Hands Off the Belly!

Family’s Request

Surrogacy by Choice

Persistent Pleas

Unexpected Touch

Setting Boundaries

Surrogate Mom Claps Back

Angry Parents

Divided Opinions

Belly-Touching Dilemma: Who’s Right?
A 24-year-old surrogate mom finds herself in a heated debate after refusing to let the family she’s carrying for touch her belly. The wife, who chose surrogacy to avoid interfering with her career as a personal trainer, is desperate to experience the baby’s movements. But the surrogate mom is uncomfortable with the idea and finally snaps, leading to a clash over boundaries and the rights of surrogate parents. Friends and family are divided on the issue, leaving everyone wondering: who’s in the right? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this emotional rollercoaster…
Surrogate’s boundaries ignored, NTA for not wanting belly-touching.

Respect boundaries: belly-touching without permission is not okay!

Setting boundaries for birthing room access. Respect is key.

Setting boundaries with a pushy surrogate mother.
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Being a surrogate doesn’t give her the right to control you NTA

Motivations behind surrogacy questioned by curious commenter

Respectful disagreement on belly-touching with a NTA verdict

Surrogate stands her ground on belly-touching boundaries.

Respectful response to surrogate mom’s bodily autonomy.

Parents want to feel their baby kick, but surrogate’s choice respected

Surrogate mom expresses discomfort with belly-touching, commenters say ESH.

Boundaries respected: surrogate says no to belly-touching requests. NTA.

Surrogate drama: Family touches belly against wishes, ESH.

Respectful reply suggests non-contact bonding alternatives.

Surrogate’s discomfort raises questions about communication and consent

Setting boundaries with surrogate mom leads to belly-touching drama

Respectful comment acknowledging both sides. Let’s not assume anything.

Skin-to-skin bonding with unborn child? NTA suggests contract next time.

NTA, but petty and vindictive for chastising mother’s surrogacy choice. Allow one touch.
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Surrogate drama: ESH, unclear contract, limited belly-touching boundaries.

Surrogate and friends both at fault for belly-touching drama ♀️

Surrogate stands up for herself against entitled parents.

Bio mom is TA for not respecting surrogate’s boundaries

Boundaries crossed: Wife touches surrogate’s belly against her wishes

Surrogate’s decision to not allow intended parents to touch belly.

User expresses discomfort with surrogacy and its ethics.

Respectful surrogate sets boundaries for bio parents’ bonding during pregnancy.

Respect boundaries: surrogate mom’s belly-touching drama

Surrogate mother has the right to say no. NTA

Surrogate mom stands up for her bodily autonomy. NTA

Boundaries respected: NTA for not allowing belly-touching during surrogacy.

Surrogate mom struggles with belly-touching boundaries.

Respectful surrogate sets boundaries for bodily autonomy.

Surrogate mom sets boundaries against possessive intended parent.

Boundaries crossed? Discussion on surrogate’s belly-touching preferences.

Setting boundaries with a surrogate: NTA wins the day

ESH: Commenter and surrogate both in positions of privilege. #Perspective

Surrogate mom’s choice to not let intended parents touch belly. NTA.

Surrogate mom accused of hiding intentions, YTA for insensitive comment.

Surrogate has the right to refuse belly-touching, but should’ve communicated earlier

Respect boundaries even if you’re a surrogate. NTA

Setting boundaries with surrogacy: consent is key

Surrogate mom’s no-touch rule broken by family member. YTA/ESH.

Belly-touching drama: Both parties at fault for not discussing boundaries ♀️

NTA. Surrogate’s bodily autonomy disrespected. Clients treating her like incubator.

Respect boundaries. NTA. Hope pregnancy and birth go well.

Surrogate boundaries questioned. NTA if disclosed, ESH if not.

Surrogate mother receives inappropriate behavior from intended parents. NTA doula suggests setting boundaries.

Clear boundaries breached: NTA reminds of contractual obligations
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Respect boundaries. Don’t be an ungrateful belly-toucher. NTA.

Asserting bodily autonomy with a petty twist

Surrogate’s refusal to let mother bond with baby deemed selfish

Surrogate sets boundaries, suggests cash for belly-touching request.

Unwanted belly touching in surrogacy raises contract questions

Respect personal boundaries. NTA for not letting her touch.

Respect surrogate’s wishes. Pregnant women are not puppies to pet.

Surrogate stands up for body autonomy, NTA in baby drama

Surrogate mom’s choice doesn’t mean she owns your body. NTA

Pregnancy doesn’t mean losing personal space. Mediation or supervision?

Consent is key. NTA for setting boundaries with surrogate.

Surrogate mom deserves respect, not treated like a walking incubator

Respectful surrogacy boundaries: a true friend and NTA

Respect personal boundaries. NTA for not wanting belly-touching.

Respect bodily autonomy, don’t touch people without consent.

Surrogate mom asserts authority over her body. NTA

Father’s behavior towards surrogate is unacceptable. Voice bonding is important.

Surrogate mom sets boundaries with belly-touching in NTA comment.

Surrogate mom stands up for her bodily autonomy.
